Hot CPU?

[Guest]

Hi Everyone,
I have an Athalon XP 2000+ The thing stays consistantly at 55c and 60 when performinf heavy operations. Is this too hot for a CPU that isn't overclocked. I use the stock heat sink and i have two other fans around the CPU. The exaust fan appears to be blowing cool air out of the case. Would that cause a problem?

Mike

 

[AMD_Man]

As long as your computer is stable and you're not overclocking that temperature is fine.

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[Guest]

Hey AMD Man,
Do you have any suggestions to get better case cooling? Thanx

Mike

 

[FatBurger]

AARRRRRGGHH!!!!
Why does everyone think it's "Athalon"? :frown:

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[AMD_Man]

You don't need better case cooling, you need a better CPU cooler if you want to get the temperature down. But again, if you're not having any problems, then that temperature is fine.

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[Matisaro]

If it isnt locking up, and you arent overclocking, leave it alone!!!

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No Overclock+stock hsf=GOOD!

 

[peteb]

As Matisaro said, if your system is stable, who cares?

If you still care...

What motherboard are you using? Asus boards in particular are getting a reputation for over-reporting their temperatures, especially with Asus Probe software. Try using motherboard monitor if you are not already.

What is your (system/case/northbridge) temperature? This temperature will give you an indication of your ambient case temperature, and gauge the effectiveness of your chassis cooling.

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[10GHZ]

the best way 2 deal with heat would be
2 have 4 case fan.. that's 2 at the front for intake and 2 at the back for outtake.. the back ones should be high RPM say 3000 rpm+... then u should use AS3 between your cpu and your HSF. the hsf should also be high performance i'm running a xp1.6 and using golbalwin wbk38 + 2 case fan.. i was able 2 get my temp down 2 40 on idel and 45 max on load
case temp around 30. i can proabably get it even lower if i stick more fan in.. but i got 2 many other stuff happening.

 

[peteb]

Certainly sounds like a good solution for a noisy system at any rate.

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[10GHZ]

ye,, my system is as noisy as a lawn mower (electric ones) heheh but i can live with that